The new Chery Tiggo 9 has officially launched in South Africa, offered in both turbopetrol and plug-in hybrid guise. Here’s what the Chinese firm’s flagship costs…
- Chery SA launches new 7-seater Tiggo 9 flagship
- Both turbopetrol and PHEV powertrains available
- At R989 900, flagship variant is priciest Chery yet
The new Chery Tiggo 9 – the Chinese automaker’s fresh-faced, 3-row flagship SUV – has officially touched down in South Africa, slotting in at the very top of the burgeoning brand’s local line-up.
At launch, the Tiggo 9 portfolio comprises a quartet of 7-seater derivatives, each measuring 4 810 mm long. Local buyers have the choice of a turbocharged petrol engine and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain, each available in either front- or all-wheel-drive guise.
What is the Tiggo 9’s starting price?
According to our information, the range kicks off with the front-driven Tiggo 9 2.0T Pinnacle, which is priced from R689 900. It employs the same turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine as the Tiggo 8, delivering 187 kW and 390 Nm to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Next up is the Tiggo 9 2.0T Vanguard AWD, which uses the same engine and transmission but – as you’ve no doubt gleaned from its name – instead sends drive to all 4 corners. The listed combined fuel economy thus increases from 7.9- to 8.3 L/100 km. This all-paw derivative is priced from R779 900.
How much are the Tiggo 9 PHEV variants?
What about the plug-in variants? Well, opting for the front-wheel-drive Tiggo 9 1.5T CSH PHEV Pinnacle will set you back R839 900, marking the first time a Chery product has been priced north of R800 000 in South Africa. This plug-in hybrid powertrain comprises a 115 kW/220 Nm turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 165 kW/390 Nm electric motor (the latter drawing its urge from an 18.3 kWh battery pack).
The Tiggo 9 1.5T CSH PHEV Pinnacle’s peak system outputs stand at a claimed 280 kW and 610 Nm. With a listed all-electric range of 90 km and a claimed fuel consumption of just 1.5 L/100 km (or 5.5 L/100 km once the battery pack’s state of charge drops below 30%), Chery says this derivative can travel some 1 400 km on a single tank.
Finally, the Tiggo 9 1.5T CSH PHEV Vanguard AWD tops the line-up as the most expensive Chery derivative yet, priced at R989 900 (some R9 100 behind the seemingly closely related Omoda C9 1.5T PHEV Explore AWD). Thanks to a trio of electric motors (together contributing 240 kW and 530 Nm), Chery claims peak system outputs as lofty as 455 kW and 920 Nm.
Interestingly, this flagship Tiggo 9 1.5T CSH PHEV Vanguard AWD upgrades to a 34.4 kWh battery pack, pushing the claimed EV range to 160 km. With a listed fuel consumption of 1.4 L/100 km (or 6.2 L/100 km once the battery pack’s state of charge falls below 30%), this all-paw variant also has a claimed single-tank range of 1 400 km.
Chery Tiggo 9: what ships standard?
In terms of standard equipment, the Pinnacle grade includes 19-inch alloy wheels, tyre-pressure monitoring, parking sensors (front and rear), a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 540-degree camera, an 8-speaker Sony sound system, artificial leather upholstery, electrically adjustable (and heated) front seats, a powered tailgate, a panoramic sunroof, 10 airbags and all manner of driver-assistance features.
Meanwhile, the Vanguard trim level upgrades to items like 20-inch rims, genuine leather upholstery, a 14-speaker Sony audio system, a head-up display, front-seat massage function, a memory function for the driver’s seat and electric adjustment for the steering column.
What does the Chery Tiggo 9 cost in South Africa?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Chery Tiggo 9 2.0T Pinnacle | R689 900 |
| Chery Tiggo 9 2.0T Vanguard AWD | R779 900 |
| Chery Tiggo 9 1.5T CSH PHEV Pinnacle | R839 900 |
| Chery Tiggo 9 1.5T CSH PHEV Vanguard AWD | R989 900 |
The prices above include Chery’s 7-year/200 000 km warranty, a 10-year/1-million km engine warranty (limited to the 1st owner though transferable to the 2nd owner if the vehicle is purchased from a “Cherished” pre-owned dealership), a 10-year/unlimited km battery warranty (for PHEV derivatives) and a 7-year/90 000 km service plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the available powertrain options for the new Chery Tiggo 9 in South Africa, and what is the starting price?
A: The new Chery Tiggo 9 in South Africa is available with both turbopetrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The starting price is R689 900.
Q: What are the dimensions of the new Chery Tiggo 9 and how many seats does it offer?
A: The new Chery Tiggo 9 measures 4 810 mm long and offers a 7-seater configuration across all its derivatives in South Africa.
Q: How does the range-topping Tiggo 9 1.5T CSH PHEV Vanguard AWD compare in price to the Omoda C9 1.5T PHEV Explore AWD?
A: The Tiggo 9 1.5T CSH PHEV Vanguard AWD is priced at R989 900, which is R9 100 less than the seemingly closely related Omoda C9 1.5T PHEV Explore AWD.
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